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A Partner in Conservation Since 1935- Events

Updated 10/19/2006

National Event, May 2, 2005, 11 a.m. – noon
South Building, Washington, D.C.
Speakers: Chief Bruce Knight, Associate Chief Dana York and former Soil Conservation Service Chief Norm Berg. “A Partner in Conservation Since 1935,” a five-minute video about the agency’s history, will be shown. A proclamation signed by USDA Secretary Mike Johanns will be read.

Alaska - April 27, 2005
Open House
Delta Junction

Illinois – Aug. 30 – Sept. 1, 2005
Farm Progress Show
Decatur
NRCS in Illinois will highlight the agency’s 70th anniversary during the show.
“A Partner in Conservation Since 1935,” a five-minute video about the agency’s history, will be shown.

Minnesota- April 27, 2005
Media Event
State Capitol
St. Paul
Open House Highlights

* Media event with Lt. Gov. Carol Molnau and state conservation leaders at State Capitol. Proclamation reading by lieutenant governor; remarks by Chief Bruce Knight and State Conservationist William Hunt. Vic Ruhland, a retired NRCS employee who worked for the agency for more than 40 years, will sign his newly published book, “Through These Eyes: 70 Years of Soil and Water Conservation in Minnesota.” Sixth graders from Sun Path Elementary School, Shakopee, will attend.

* Book Signing at NRCS State Office, 2:00 p.m – 2:30 p.m.
Vic Ruhland, a retired NRCS employee who worked for the agency for more than 40 years, will sign his newly published book, “Through These Eyes: 70 Years of Soil and Water Conservation in Minnesota.” Chief Knight will deliver the keynote address. “A Partner in Conservation Since 1935,” a five-minute video about the agency’s history, will be shown.


New Mexico- March 28, 2005
Open House
Albuquerque


Nevada- April 27, 2005
Open House
Location TBA


Virginia- April 27, 2005 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Open House, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
USDA Service Center, Wytheville, southwest Virginia
Fred Rogers, retired NRCS employee, will deliver the keynote address.
“A Partner in Conservation Since 1935,” a five-minute video about the agency’s history, will be shown.

Open House, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Conference Room, Virginia Beach Agriculture Center, eastern Virginia
Louis Cullipher, Retired SCS employee and past director of Virginia Beach Department of Agriculture, will deliver the keynote address. “A Partner in Conservation Since 1935,” a five-minute video about the agency’s history, will be shown.